PVElite is a comprehensive program for the complete structural design or analysis of tall towers, horizontal vessels and shell and tube heat exchangers according to latest standards from ASME, PD 5500 (British Code), UBC, EN 13445, API-579 and the Welding Research Council.

PVElite evaluates the entire vessel, analyzing the effects of weight and bending due to wind and seismic loads. It combines these overall loads with pressure to design and/or check vessel wall thickness. Basing stress calculations on this total structural load ensures sufficient wall thickness for the vessel in its operating environment and ensures proper design of the vessel supports.